Travel - The Glass Magazine

Glass finds all year-round bliss at the Kulm Hotel St. Moritz

June 23, 2025

JOHANNES Badrutt, the founder of St Moritz’s Kulm Hotel, had one ambition: to attract guests during both the summer and winter seasons. It began with a wager – if guests visited during the summer and were diss...

Marquis Faubourg Saint-Honoré offers a prestigious respite from Paris’ bustle

Imogen Clark

June 16, 2025

Feature, Paris, Travel

FOR A city with a thumping heart and bustling social scene, there are very few places in Paris that remain a secret. Hidden on rue d'Anjou in the 8th arrondissement is Marquis Faubourg Saint-Honoré, a distingu...

Glass discovers a sense of stillness at Fairmont La Hacienda

Adina Ilie

June 10, 2025

Europe, News, Spain, Travel

IT's 8 in the morning, and I’ve never been happier to see Heathrow Terminal 2. With my mind half in yesterday and desperately trying to switch it into the second half of my Friday, I board my flight to Gibralt...

Glass is enchanted by A Shangri-La Al Husn, Oman

Angela Cobbinah

June 9, 2025

Feature, Rest Of The World, Travel

THEY say that the frankincense delivered to Jesus by the Three Wise Kings came from Oman, a lesser known Gulf states that today is fast emerging as a new star of the east thanks to its spectacular landscapes a...

Eat, Play and Love around the world at Shangri-La Hotels

Sean Sheehan

June 9, 2025

News, Travel

THE Shangri-La group’s innovative idea is to deploy the 2010 film Eat Pray Love as a launch pad for promoting experiences of joy and adventure around the world this summer. In the film, the character played...

Glass stays at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons: A culinary retreat of dreams

Amanda Bernstein

June 2, 2025

Dining, Drinks, Europe, Feature, Food & Drink, Travel, United Kingdom

LE Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, a Belmond hotel set in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside, promises more than a luxurious escape — it is a celebration of culinary artistry. With world-renowned chef Raymo...

Glass finds tranquillity above the lively capital at Bellustar Tokyo

Vivian Hui

May 26, 2025

Asia, Feature, Japan, Travel

Tokyo is known to be an energetic city that never stops. Although the hustle and bustle is found on the ground, here at BELLUSTAR TOKYO, A Pan Pacific Hotel, it’s a completely new world. The unique property...

Glass gets that east meets west feeling at Swissotel Nankai

Ashleigh Jacobs

May 19, 2025

Asia, Feature, Japan, Travel

LOCATED conveniently above Namba train station in Osaka’s Namba district is Swissotel Nankai, a luxury establishment that prides itself on its fusion of Swiss hospitality and Japanese design. Prestige ...

Glass reaches new heights at W Barcelona

Imogen Clark

May 12, 2025

Europe, Feature, Spain, Travel

THE FIRST time you catch a glimpse of the W Barcelona is from the air. Situated loud and proud at the new entrance of the port, the sail-shaped building, designed by world renowned architect Ricardo Bofill, re...

Yūgen Restaurant, Melbourne: Beyond Everyday Perception

Lily Rimmer

May 6, 2025

Australia, Australia, Feature, Food & Drink, Travel

TRADITIONALLY, the word yūgen holds profound spiritual significance in Japanese culture. It embodies the belief that an unseen, ineffable dimension exists beyond our everyday perception—an enigmatic depth that...

Glass discovers a hidden treasure in Rome at Hotel d’Inghilterra

Nicola Kavanagh

May 5, 2025

Europe, Feature, Italy, Travel

WHERE does one start when attempting to describe a city like Rome? From the brutal history of the Colosseum, to the ethereal tomb of St Peter and inside Vatican City, Rome truly tells the stories of human hist...

Glass takes comfort in Tribeca’s beloved haven at Fouquet’s New York

Vivian Hui

April 28, 2025

America, Feature, New York, Travel

WALKING down the cobblestone streets between industrial buildings of boutiques and restaurants, it’s not hard to see why Tribeca has become a prevalent area of New York city. It’s a dramatic change of scene...

Farlam Hall delivers relaxation and Michelin-starred cuisine in Cumbria

Sophie Richardson

April 25, 2025

Dining, Food & Drink, News, United Kingdom

WHEN you think of Cumbria, relaxation is often not the first thing that springs to mind. However, an intimate PoB Hotel located just outside of Carlisle may be about to challenge that idea. Housing just 18...

Alexa Papadouris talks to Glass about Cyprus’ most luxurious holiday retreats

Adina Ilie

April 21, 2025

Travel

NESTLED in the heart of Cyprus, Marathasa Wines and Casale Panayiotis redefine luxury with a seamless blend of heritage, indulgence, and breathtaking landscapes. We speak with Alexa Papadouris, one of the visi...

Glass finds calm in the heart of Madrid at Círculo Gran Via

Katie Felstead

April 21, 2025

Europe, Feature, Spain, Travel

IN THE heart of Madrid, Spain’s vibrant and captivating capital, sits Marriott’s Autograph Collection hotel, Círculo Gran Via. Housed in the historic Circle of Trade building and opened in 1924, this adult...

Azerai Ke Ga Bay introduces new outdoor yoga sessions

Sophie Richardson

April 14, 2025

News, Travel, Vietnam

IMAGINE beginning the day with a deep breath and a slow stretch, accompanied by the calming backing track of ocean waves. Fortunately, Azerai Ke Ga Bay, an all-suites-and-villas beachfront resort in southern V...

Glass relaxes in pretty Provence at Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort

Amanda Bernstein

April 14, 2025

Europe, Feature, France, Travel

TERRE Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort is a rural retreat with 115 spacious suites and villas spanning 750 acres across the most picturesque Provence countryside. Established 20 years ago with sustainability ...

Inside Le Grand Hôtel Cayré: Parisian Elegance for the Modern Traveller

Lily Rimmer

April 11, 2025

France, News, Travel

THERE'S something special about being in Paris during the week of Valentine’s. The city, long entwined with the mythology of love, hums with heightened sentiment as couples flock to its iconic landmarks— none ...

Glass experiences adventure on an alpine escape to Valle d’Aosta

Olga Petrusewicz

April 5, 2025

Feature, Italy, Travel

ITALY IS undoubtedly one of the best destinations for skiing holidays, and few places do it better than Valle d'Aosta. Nestled in the northwest of the country, the region lies surrounded by the towering pe...

Purple Ski elevates Alpine luxury with private world-class chefs

Olga Petrusewicz

April 1, 2025

Food & Drink, News, Travel

PURPLE Ski, the renowned luxury chalet operator, provides their guests with an elevated experience of the ski holiday, offering a private chef residency at each of its properties. With bespoke menus, fine wine...

Glass embraces the bustle of Lisbon at Vila Rodrigues

Imogen Clark

March 31, 2025

Europe, Feature, Portugal, Travel

IF LISBON isn’t on your list of places to go, then you should put it at the top now. Having gained immense popularity on social media for its rustic architecture, steep hills, yellow trams and a new, booming c...